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UFC 121: Gilbert Yvel vs Jon Madsen set with Todd Duffee injured

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Todd Duffee won't be able to try to get back on winning track just yet. Originally set to face Jon Madsen at UFC 121 on October 23, in Anaheim, California, Duffee has been forced to pull out of the fight due to injury.

His replacement? One Gilbert Yvel. And "The Hurricane" could really use a win. The Las Vegas Sun reported the match up yesterday.

Yvel was last seen in action in a surprisingly highly entertaining back-and-forth bout with Ben Rothwell at UFC 115 where he dropped a unanimous decision.

Gilbert debuted with the UFC by suffering a crushing left hook courtesy of Junior dos Santos at UFC 108 earlier this year. Before succumbing to the explosive hands of dos Santos, Yvel had won eight of his prior nine bouts, with his last win coming against Pedro Rizzo last summer.

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Jon Madsen will bring a completely different style of fighting to the cage, that of a wrestler. He will also bring with him an undefeated professional record of 6-0. 

The Illinois-bread fighter last defeated Karlos Vemola via unanimous decision at UFC 116 in July of this year.

Madsen made a name for himself on the high school and collegiate wrestling scene, but made a bee-line for mixed martial arts immediately following his quest for higher learning.

After joining Matt Hughes H.I.T. Squad, Madsen racked up a perfect 2-0 record in 2008 after his debut at Crossroads Combat Challenge (CCC) 3 in Illinois.

That success (along with his gym affiliation) landed him a spot on TUF 10, but he would eventually fall to finalist Brendan Schaub via knockout in their exhibition match in the quarterfinals.

He rebounded against Justin Wren, grinding out a split decision at last year's TUF 10 Finale and made it two in a row with a unanimous decision win over Mostapha Al-Turk at UFC 112 earlier this year.

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A loooooooooooong night ahead staring at the lights for Yvel

by attakdog on Aug 26, 2010 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hopefully the Barnett lost taught him something

Than again…

Anderson will DESTROY Sonnen every time they fight. Surviving 4 rounds doesn’t mean anything. Maia and Leites are way better than Chael. That loser will be cut very soon

by Bigger Zino on Aug 26, 2010 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions  

So lame...

"Long shall we remember
He who walked the road of danger
Master of revenge
Death's no stranger

Blood and death lived on his sword
The god of war his only lord
Into the depths of hell
Go all he fell"

- Manowar hymn of the immortal warriors

by O damn he got caught on Aug 26, 2010 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions  

dah? I don't get ya OD

Anderson will DESTROY Sonnen every time they fight. Surviving 4 rounds doesn’t mean anything. Maia and Leites are way better than Chael. That loser will be cut very soon

by Bigger Zino on Aug 26, 2010 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

You looking forward to Madsen laying on Yvel for 15 mins??

"Long shall we remember
He who walked the road of danger
Master of revenge
Death's no stranger

Blood and death lived on his sword
The god of war his only lord
Into the depths of hell
Go all he fell"

- Manowar hymn of the immortal warriors

by O damn he got caught on Aug 26, 2010 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

Love watching Yvel fight but after his loss against Rothwell

I really doubt he can stop Madsen from doing the exact same thing. His only saving grace might be that Madsen is a small guy to be fighting HW.

"Long shall we remember
He who walked the road of danger
Master of revenge
Death's no stranger

Blood and death lived on his sword
The god of war his only lord
Into the depths of hell
Go all he fell"

- Manowar hymn of the immortal warriors

by O damn he got caught on Aug 26, 2010 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

I dont think Madsen has the chin to last against Yvel

Sure, all he needs is 3 takedowns, but Yvel could land a knee and end it all

DrewMoney$$$ is the man, I should have never challenged him to a sig bet. You know he started the Pick 'Em pool late and was forced to replace someone who quit and was far behind in last place his score doesn’t truly reflect how good his picks have been. He still has time to come back and is the obvious favorite for the next pool. By the way im picking the Detroit Lions to win the Superbowl the next 3 seasons in a row, and I would also pick Kimbo Slice to beat Fedor and Brock Lesnar any time. I love Kimbo Slice, he is MMA to me. Anyway DrewMoney$$$ is the man, don’t ever challenge him to a sig bet…

I should never have doubted the wisdom of David W-S or the talent of Junior Dos Santos…and screw Dana White

LATE TAKEDOWN FTW

by Synyster_08 on Aug 26, 2010 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions  

If Yvel could just land one clean shot....

It’d be over; please make it happen!!

"Long shall we remember
He who walked the road of danger
Master of revenge
Death's no stranger

Blood and death lived on his sword
The god of war his only lord
Into the depths of hell
Go all he fell"

- Manowar hymn of the immortal warriors

by O damn he got caught on Aug 26, 2010 11:03 AM EDT reply actions  

question:

isnt madsen training with brock in minnasota

The Red Wings will come back stronger
RESTORE THE ROAR 2010 Detroit Lions

by GOLDIGGAH on Aug 26, 2010 11:25 AM EDT reply actions  

Hit Squad with Hughes and Lawlor last I hear anything

Anderson will DESTROY Sonnen every time they fight. Surviving 4 rounds doesn’t mean anything. Maia and Leites are way better than Chael. That loser will be cut very soon

by Bigger Zino on Aug 26, 2010 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

seriously?

i sware hes with brock now.

The Red Wings will come back stronger
RESTORE THE ROAR 2010 Detroit Lions

by GOLDIGGAH on Aug 27, 2010 8:05 AM EDT up reply actions  

Sure seems like Duffee gets hurt a lot.

To be the best you gotta be one crazy son of a bitch…and that’s the truth - BJ Penn

by BNF on Aug 26, 2010 11:39 AM EDT reply actions  

Did you see the clip of him in hooters watching UFC 117?

He was rooting for Nelson, and after the fight was over he was saying he wasnt impressed by JDS, what a clown!

by xquisitewretch on Aug 26, 2010 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

Duffee has seemed like a moron in every interview I have ever seen.

To be the best you gotta be one crazy son of a bitch…and that’s the truth - BJ Penn

by BNF on Aug 26, 2010 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Finally, a win for Yvel/

Shogun will have the longest championship reign in the UFC

by manalito on Aug 26, 2010 11:51 AM EDT reply actions  

dont think so

This will be even worse than the rothwell fight, madsen by LnP.

What is the ufc doing, do they want to get rid off yvel, put him against kongo or something that would be a great fight

My Top MMA Talents

1. Jon ''Bones'' Jones
2. Anthony ''Showtime'' Pettis
3. Phil ''Mr. Wonderful'' Davis
4. Terry Etim
5. Patricio ''Pitbull'' Freire

by robinhorobson on Aug 26, 2010 11:59 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Hurricane has been a mere tropical depression

needs to get something going quick or it might be 3 and done. Not looking real great for him going against another wrestler. Maybe the guy will actually have a successful sprawl or 2 in this fight although I doubt it…..

by sudnvictory on Aug 26, 2010 5:27 PM EDT reply actions  

gilly

i like yvel, he’s the reason i started watching mma. of course i’m from holland but his highlight real is the best i’ve seen so far. okay it was against a couple of can’s but i think if he just losses some upper body weight and master the take down defense he would be great. if he would be faster and more wrestler proof he could be a factor in the mma world. He would never be champion but still he is one of my favorite fighters! back in the day he was the bomb but i hate to see him get cut, even dana is a fan of him. i think that is his luck otherwise he would be gone allready. war gilly!!!!!

by tinuszand on Aug 26, 2010 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

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